Re: [Biofuel] Newbie Question: TDI and homemade fuel

2004-12-15 Thread DB
PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:48 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Newbie Question: TDI and homemade fuel I have been told that its best to use ASME certified biodiesel for the newer cars because of the centrifuge used in processing to eliminate something, and that using homebrew made from WVO

Re: [Biofuel] Newbie Question: TDI and homemade fuel

2004-12-15 Thread fox mulder
you will be meeting asme standards ---.DB-- Original Message - From: Marna [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:48 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Newbie Question: TDI and homemade fuel I have been told that its best to use ASME certified biodiesel

Re: [Biofuel] Newbie Question: TDI and homemade fuel

2004-12-15 Thread Legal Eagle
they switched over to. If it is an any other year TDI make good fuel (quality test ect.) and use it. Luc - Original Message - From: Marna [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 12:48 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Newbie Question: TDI and homemade fuel I

Re: [biofuel] a question about time and bio diesel!!

2004-08-03 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Mohamed It was discussed recently. This was the final message in the thread, the others are in the table: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/37220/1/ Extending storage life of biodiesel dear group memes i have a question about the effect of time on Bio diesel i was wandering what will

[biofuel] methanol question

2004-07-28 Thread frag_lag
How pure does it have to be to use it in biodiesel production? (i mean other particles, contaminents , NOT water ofcourse..) Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Domains - Claim yours for only $14.70

[biofuel] Re: question about biofuel

2004-07-21 Thread Brian
There is a company in northwest Iowa that announced today that they are going to start pricing their E85 at 25c less than regular gas. I thought that was a step in the right direction. Of course, if they can do it, why isn't everybody? Brian --- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Gregg Davidson

Re: [biofuel] Newbie Question

2004-07-14 Thread Appal Energy
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 10:07 AM Subject: [biofuel] Newbie Question Hi Folks: I have been trying my hand at making biodiesel using Josh Tickells recipe. Then I found JtF and you guys, and learned there was much more to the story! I hope my poor 1982 VW Rabbit will forgive me

[biofuel] Newbie Question

2004-07-13 Thread bigsimpleton
Hi Folks: I have been trying my hand at making biodiesel using Josh Tickells recipe. Then I found JtF and you guys, and learned there was much more to the story! I hope my poor 1982 VW Rabbit will forgive me for what I have poured in it's tank. My qustions are these, if anyone would be so

Re: [biofuel] Benz question...sorry,not biofuel related

2004-07-08 Thread CHRISTY BLAKELEY
DUDE IT'S THE VACCUME PUMP. DO YOUR DOORS LOCK?--- Steven Pfaff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have an '83 Benz 300D. Five cylinder IDI. IT WON'T SHUT OFF!!! Help me please, I have been reading the wiring diagram in my Haynes manual but I can't find whatever it is that shut off the fuel

Re: [biofuel] a question 4 the ones in europe

2004-06-24 Thread Jerome Mathevet
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED] Doug Foskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 05:39 pm, Jerome Mathevet wrote: In message [EMAIL PROTECTED] So, does that apply to Tourists also??? (says he that is going to France, will be driving a Peugeot 307 diesel) Could you be

Fwd: Greg - Re: [biofuel] Theoretical Question

2004-06-22 Thread bvjfrs
the government, due to the ethanol part. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Kim Garth Travis To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 16:06 Subject: [biofuel] Theoretical Question I am wondering if it is possible to make biodiesel completely on the farm

Fwd: Kim - Re: [biofuel] Theoretical Question

2004-06-22 Thread bvjfrs
off the water. The only issue I see would be the need to involve the government, due to the ethanol part. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Kim Garth Travis To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 16:06 Subject: [biofuel] Theoretical Question I am

Re: [biofuel] Theoretical Question

2004-06-20 Thread Kim Garth Travis
the government, due to the ethanol part. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Kim Garth Travis To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 16:06 Subject: [biofuel] Theoretical Question I am wondering if it is possible to make biodiesel completely on the farm

Re: [biofuel] Theoretical Question

2004-06-20 Thread Greg Harbican
, June 20, 2004 09:46 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Theoretical Question So you let the water soak through the ashes, then put the tea in a shallow pan and let the water evaporate. Maybe do the final dry in the oven. How would you know how strong the lye is? I am looking at worst case scenario

Re: [biofuel] Theoretical Question

2004-06-20 Thread bob allen
, due to the ethanol part. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Kim Garth Travis To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 16:06 Subject: [biofuel] Theoretical Question I am wondering if it is possible to make biodiesel completely on the farm. It is relatively

[biofuel] A question 4 the ones here in europe

2004-06-19 Thread yarinha
Hello, my name is yara and im a starter as far as biofuels and more ecological fluel resources, im glad i found this mailing list! So, 3 months ago i bought a van in germany, thinking how wonderful it would be to travel around without the hassels of train strikes (happened a few times), late

[biofuel] a question 4 the ones in europe

2004-06-19 Thread yarinha
oh by the way, i forgot to mention that in most of the places i saw biodiesel, it was really a lot cheaper than regular diesel. That's (i think) the reason they told me it was tax free, for tractors only (red), and illegal for regular cars. yara = NO HOMEM E NO ANIMAL O SOFRIMENTO ƒ

Re: [biofuel] a question 4 the ones in europe

2004-06-19 Thread Jerome Mathevet
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED] yarinha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh by the way, i forgot to mention that in most of the places i saw biodiesel, it was really a lot cheaper than regular diesel. That's (i think) the reason they told me it was tax free, for tractors only (red), and

Re: [biofuel] a question 4 the ones in europe

2004-06-19 Thread Doug Foskey
On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 05:39 pm, Jerome Mathevet wrote: In message [EMAIL PROTECTED] So, does that apply to Tourists also??? (says he that is going to France, will be driving a Peugeot 307 diesel) regards Doug yarinha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh by the way, i forgot to

Re: [biofuel] Benz question...sorry,not biofuel related

2004-06-05 Thread Coral
I'd be definitely looking for a vacum leak (or input). Some of 'em things use vacum selenoids to shut off fuel to the injection pump. Hope this helps. cory - Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger [Non-text portions of

[biofuel] Benz question...sorry,not biofuel related

2004-06-04 Thread Steven Pfaff
I have an '83 Benz 300D. Five cylinder IDI. IT WON'T SHUT OFF!!! Help me please, I have been reading the wiring diagram in my Haynes manual but I can't find whatever it is that shut off the fuel supply. I figure I have a solinoid or relay that's stuck in the on position but I can't find

Re: [biofuel] Benz question...sorry,not biofuel related

2004-06-04 Thread arthur sauerhaft
Steve, My 85 300 td shutoff is controlled by the vacuum system, I'd bet yours is too. There is a red metal flap labeled stopI believe near the head on the fuel pump side just push it.. Good luck. -Arthur Steven Pfaff wrote: I have an '83 Benz 300D. Five cylinder IDI. IT WON'T SHUT OFF!!!

Re: [biofuel] Benz question...sorry,not biofuel related

2004-06-04 Thread Kevin Shea
Hi Steve, I own an Isuzu NPR diesel truck and I believe the same thing happened to me. I would turn the key and pull the key out and the engine would run for approx. 30 seconds until it ran out of fuel in the lines...it was real tough trying to start it up again as the fuel took a while to prime!

Re: [biofuel] Benz question...sorry,not biofuel related

2004-06-04 Thread lendzian
Steven, You have a vacuum leak that needs quick attention. The 123 MB 5 cylinder turbo-diesels have a shut off lever next to and centered with the valve cover/head of the engine. Push it if it's still running. The shutoff for this car is vacuum operated. There are two tiny vacuum lines

[biofuel] newbie question, are there any biodiesel manufacturing plant plans available

2004-04-28 Thread rb4no
hello all, I have noticed there are many articles and web sites / discussion groups such as this one that promotes the use of biofuels. I for one am very interested in biodiesel and would consider constructing a biodiesel plant for home use. The only problem that I've encountered is that

RE: [biofuel] newbie question, are there any biodiesel manufactur ing plant plans available

2004-04-28 Thread Mark McElvy
Try this http://www.veggieavenger.com/media -Original Message- From: rb4no [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 3:29 AM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: [biofuel] newbie question, are there any biodiesel manufacturing plant plans available hello all, I have

Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine

2004-03-02 Thread Keith Addison
, Pieter Koole - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine Thanks Ken, I hope I don't insult anybody, but as far as I remember I found the way

Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine

2004-02-29 Thread Pieter Koole
of electronic communications as a result of any virus being passed on. - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine Thanks Ken, I hope I don't insult anybody

Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine

2004-02-29 Thread Pieter Koole
: Saturday, February 28, 2004 6:39 PM Subject: RE: [biofuel] A question about lignine Hello All. The lignin by product of the acid hydrolysis is not a poison. We produce ethanol from wood residue using the Gaian process of concentrated sulphuric acid hydrolysis. The Lignin is the carbon

[biofuel] A question about lignine

2004-02-28 Thread Pieter Koole
x-charset ISO-8859-1Hi all, I am making ethanol on a very very small scale ( experimenting a bit ) from newspapers etc. What is the best thing to do with the black stuff ( lignine isn't it ? ). Is it poison ? Can I use it somehow ? Is there a way to re-use the sulphuric acid (98%) I used in the

Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine

2004-02-28 Thread Ken Provost
on 2/27/04 10:48 AM, Pieter Koole at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I am making ethanol on a very very small scale ( experimenting a bit ) from newspapers etc. What is the best thing to do with the black stuff ( lignine isn't it ? ). Is it poison ? Can I use it somehow? In general,

Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine

2004-02-28 Thread Pieter Koole
] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 4:03 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine on 2/27/04 10:48 AM, Pieter Koole at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I am making ethanol on a very very small scale ( experimenting a bit ) from newspapers etc. What

Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine

2004-02-28 Thread Keith Addison
PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 4:03 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] A question about lignine on 2/27/04 10:48 AM, Pieter Koole at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I am making ethanol on a very very small scale ( experimenting a bit ) from newspapers etc

RE: [biofuel] A question about lignine

2004-02-28 Thread Fred Enga
: [biofuel] A question about lignine Thanks Ken, I hope I don't insult anybody, but as far as I remember I found the way to make ethanol out of sawdust on journeytoforever. If the process produces poison material, why would it be on this site ? Met vriendelijke groeten, Pieter Koole The information

[biofuel] A question about alcohol drying

2004-02-15 Thread Pieter Koole
x-charset ISO-8859-1Hi Aleks, Studiing the Fool Proof method - which was to be expected after our last mails - I read that mixing alcohol and H2SO4 is a way to dry alcohol. How dry can I get home made ethanol this way ? How should I do it ? Met vriendelijke groeten, Pieter Koole The information

[biofuel] Re: Question about types of oils/hydrogenation

2003-09-09 Thread the_clevengers
Thank you for the responses to our question about hydrogenation, very helpful. And the ensuing discussion about pressing of manure-eating bugs, eye- opening. Learn something new every day, especially on this list! Blue Skies, -Robin- --- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Appal Energy [EMAIL

Re: [biofuel] tech question

2003-09-06 Thread Keith Addison
I have access to a circulating pump which uses a neoprene impeller (to be used in a processor I am building) Is it resistant to methyl esters at 60 degrees Celsius? Try this Bob: http://www.coleparmer.com/techinfo/ChemComp.asp Cole-Parmer: Chemical Resistance Database No methyl esters, sadly,

[biofuel] tech question

2003-09-04 Thread Bob Allen
I have access to a circulating pump which uses a neoprene impeller (to be used in a processor I am building) Is it resistant to methyl esters at 60 degrees Celsius? -- -- Bob Allen, Professor of Chemistry

[biofuel] Re: Question

2003-08-22 Thread Keith Addison
Keith, The article posted by MM, does describe how it should be done, Germany Leads the World in Alternative Energy By JANET L. SAWIN New Internationalist (08-19-03) http://www.berkeleydaily.org/article.cfm?issue=08-19-03storyID=17203 Germany have more grundligkeit and political realism.

[biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] Re: Question

2003-08-21 Thread Hakan Falk
Keith, I hope that you did not misunderstood what I said about the need of energy planning. In my mind it is nothing more effective than a wide spread movement on implementation of small scale production units. Decentralized decision making, implementation and production is the fastest way to

[biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] Re: Question

2003-08-21 Thread Hakan Falk
Keith, The article posted by MM, does describe how it should be done, Germany Leads the World in Alternative Energy By JANET L. SAWIN New Internationalist (08-19-03) http://www.berkeleydaily.org/article.cfm?issue=08-19-03storyID=17203 Germany have more grundligkeit and political realism.

[biofuel] Re: Question

2003-08-21 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Hakan and all I think I have to stress the essential emphasis on scale and level - **small** scale, **local** level - both of which are emphasized in the three messages I linked earlier in this thread, and in my response to Brent:

Re: [biofuel] Re: Question

2003-08-21 Thread Hakan Falk
Keith, I hope that you did not misunderstood what I said about the need of energy planning. In my mind it is nothing more effective than a wide spread movement on implementation of small scale production units. Decentralized decision making, implementation and production is the fastest way to

Re: [biofuel] Re: Question

2003-08-21 Thread Hakan Falk
Keith, The article posted by MM, does describe how it should be done, Germany Leads the World in Alternative Energy By JANET L. SAWIN New Internationalist (08-19-03) http://www.berkeleydaily.org/article.cfm?issue=08-19-03storyID=17203 Germany have more grundligkeit and political realism.

[biofuel] Re: Question

2003-08-17 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Brent I think you prove my point. I am talking about WVO from restaurants, not potential oil from other sourses. You said There isn't enough WVO to address the vehicle diesel replacement. I know there are a multitude of untapped resourses for oil, but they all cost money. I think not.

Re: [biofuel] A question about One peron's first-hand H2 experience.

2003-07-23 Thread Pieter Koole
What kind of electrodes do you use to split the water in H2 en O2 ? I ask this, because in my experiments the electrodes corrode and dissapear after a while. What do you put in the water to increase the conductivity ? Do you also use the O2 to make the H2 better burn ? Met vriendelijke groeten,

Re: [biofuel] A question about One peron's first-hand H2 experience.

2003-07-23 Thread robert luis rabello
Pieter Koole wrote: What kind of electrodes do you use to split the water in H2 en O2 ? Most people will use stainless steel. Platinized platinum will avoid over voltage, but is considerably more expensive. In the past, I have used nickel screen because it's cheaper and works well.

[biofuel] RE: Question about the Process Flowchart (fwd)

2003-07-18 Thread James Slayden
An interesting sumation of what some of the soy BD producers are doing with their FFA co-product. Who woulda guessed .. Better living through Bovine FFA recycling. James Slayden -- Forwarded message -- Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 11:29:12 -0500 From: Ron Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [biofuel] Biogas question

2003-07-11 Thread Kim Garth Travis
Humanure is great for fertilizer, I have been using it for almost 2 years. The key to using carnivorous manure is thermolitic composting techniques. I am sure Keith can give a better answer, and he has lots of information on journeytoforever.org about this kind of composting. Bright

Re: [biofuel] Biogas question

2003-07-11 Thread pan ruti
Hello Kim, Caroline and beloved biofuel group members It is possible to collect the gas from septic tanks, from garbage , from lagoons where septic tanks effluents are disposed.Thus we can make our planet clean , not leading the methane gas heating of the world and getting

Re: [biofuel] Biogas question

2003-07-10 Thread pan ruti
Helo caroline Eventhough the methane bacteria works well to produce biogas, the huge amount of water as well as the the need to mix and dispose of the effluents , and the need to feed and dispose of quality effluent make the project much complex and the project

Re: [biofuel] Biogas question

2003-07-10 Thread Hakan
I also like to know about the septic tank and if we would get biogas. Fertilizer is an other thing and I was always told by farmers that human excrements did not produce good fertilizer, because it was produced by meat eaters, it had to be mixed with cow dung or similar. The best fertilizer

Re: [biofuel] Biogas question

2003-07-09 Thread Grahams
In doing some research for my 4-H solar class, I came across a simple biogas experiment. http://www.re-energy.ca/t-i_biomassbuild-1.shtml If biogas production basically involves just mixing poop and water, and letting it sit for a while, why is there not some attachment or something made to

[biofuel] Homebrewer's Question: disposing of glycerin

2003-06-05 Thread joshuawardsmith
I'm curious to hear how biodiesel homebrewers dispose of the glycerin and other byproducts. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Get A Free Psychic Reading! Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions.

Re: [biofuel] Homebrewer's Question: disposing of glycerin

2003-06-05 Thread Keith Addison
I'm curious to hear how biodiesel homebrewers dispose of the glycerin and other byproducts. http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_glycerin.html Glycerine General Separating glycerine Purifying glycerine Paintbrush cleaner Soap Glop soap High-explosives Heart disease drug Love potion Safe

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-23 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
I'm not offended at all Detrick - my response was simple no idea - because I really don't pretend to know the latest regulations for on-road and off-road, in may countries that we export to, and because it is all changing rapidly. Perhaps this helps: emissions testing was done as part of

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-23 Thread Detrick Merz
Edward, I'd love to forward this thesis to the EPA, with your permission. I believe it may provide us another step towards EPA acceptance. I did notice, however, that 'Appendix B' and 'Appendix C' seemed to have no content beyond their headings. If you are okay with me forwarding this on

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-23 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Detrick You'll find a linked pull-together of the available research here, quite extensive, if not exhaustive: References http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_svo.html#refs I don't know of a more complete list, though there may be one. You're welcome to steer these resources at Jim

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-22 Thread Detrick Merz
more comments inline... Keith Addison wrote: nope... I'm talking about SVO/WVO, not biodiesel. Everything I've seen and heard from talking with Jim Caldwell of the EPA, states that the use of SVO and/or WVO in an on-road diesel is against current regulations. Jim Caldwell, yes, I know of

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-22 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Detrick Hm - very interesting! Seems you've uncovered something. Please pardon my earlier doubts. Now why don't the SVO missionaries and sellers of kits know about this? - as it seems they don't - and done something about it? As it seems they haven't. Is it up to Jim Caldwell/the EPA to

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-22 Thread Detrick Merz
this may offend/irritate some of the kit resellers, espicially the ones that visit this list... regardless, that is not my intention, I only wish to find resolution to my initial questions. see inline, as has become usual :) Keith Addison wrote: Hi Detrick hello, again! Hm - very

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-21 Thread Detrick Merz
Thanks for the input Keith!! It's been nice finding a more living resource that responds positively :) I've put some more comments/ideas/questions inline below... Keith Addison wrote: Hello Detrick Aren't you confusing SVO/WVO with biodiesel? With biodiesel, the situation with the EPA

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-21 Thread Keith Addison
Hello again Detrick Thanks for the input Keith!! You're welcome. :-) It's been nice finding a more living resource that responds positively :) I've put some more comments/ideas/questions inline below... Keith Addison wrote: Hello Detrick Aren't you confusing SVO/WVO with biodiesel?

Re: [biofuel] - Weight Question

2003-05-20 Thread Craig Pech
Do anyone know how many Kg there are in a liter of BioD? Craig Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Get A Free Psychic Reading! Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. http://us.click.yahoo.com/Lj3uPC/Me7FAA/uetFAA/FGYolB/TM

Re: [biofuel] - Weight Question

2003-05-20 Thread mark schofield
I'd probably think something like 0.80 to 0.90kg per L depending upon in the inpit crude oil / fat. Mark __ It's Samaritans' Week. Help Samaritans help others. Call 08709 32 to give or donate online now at

[biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-20 Thread detrickm79
I've searched the archive trying to find information on this, and haven't found any yet (although I must say, this list has a HUGE archive!). Does anyone know about any legal hitches with using SVO/WVO in the U.S.? I seem to be able to find companies selling kits to allow SVO/WVO to be used in

Re: [biofuel] - Weight Question

2003-05-20 Thread Keith Addison
Do anyone know how many Kg there are in a liter of BioD? Craig Hi Craig You'll find info on that and much else here - not a very well-named page, but it started that way and then grew: http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_yield.html Vegetable oil yields, characteristics Vegetable oil

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-20 Thread Hakan
Detrick, It has been discussed and as far as I understood it, it is legal to produce and use up to a specified amount during the year. I do not remember the amount, but it was enough for extensive driving of a large SUV, or driving two smaller family cars. Something around 1,500 gallon a year.

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-20 Thread Detrick Merz
Does anyone have the evidence to support this? In speaking with an engineer at the EPA (one I've seen quoted in several news articles describing crack downs on this type of operation), the EPA won't give approval for it until extensive testing has been completed. I'd feel more comfortable

Re: [biofuel] A question about using SVO/WVO in the U.S.

2003-05-20 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Detrick Aren't you confusing SVO/WVO with biodiesel? With biodiesel, the situation with the EPA etc is summed up here: http://archive.nnytech.net/index.php?view=24742list=BIOFUEL Please, everybody, this needs a test case - has there been a test case? Does anybody know, or have anything

[biofuel] QuestionW - Question W

2003-05-14 Thread kirk
http://www.talion.com/Qs.html Kirk [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Rent DVDs from home. Over 14,500 titles. Free Shipping No Late Fees. Try Netflix for FREE!

Re: [biofuel] Technical question - catalysts

2003-05-02 Thread Gabrielle Harrison Paul van den Bergen
thanks keith, I'll look at Mikes page - j2forever is a remarkably useful sight... especially the library... The catalyst, hm. People would say the lye, and indeed the lye is recoverable as a true catalyst should be. But it doesn't only act as the transesterification catalyst, it also serves to

[biofuel] Technical question - catalysts

2003-05-01 Thread paul van den bergen
Can some one direct me to a definitive answer on the transesterification mechanism and in particular the role and nature of the catalyst? -- Dr Paul van den Bergen Centre for Advanced Internet Architectures caia.swin.edu.au [EMAIL PROTECTED] IM:bulwynkl2002 And some run up hill and down

Re: [biofuel] Technical question - catalysts

2003-05-01 Thread martin
paul van den bergen wrote: Can some one direct me to a definitive answer on the transesterification mechanism and in particular the role and nature of the catalyst? Paul, There isn't a true catalyst in the reaction. The sodium methoxide which is added is partially used up in the

Re: [biofuel] Technical question - catalysts

2003-05-01 Thread paul van den bergen
On Thu, 1 May 2003 03:46 pm, martin wrote: paul van den bergen wrote: Can some one direct me to a definitive answer on the transesterification mechanism and in particular the role and nature of the catalyst? Paul, There isn't a true catalyst in the reaction. The sodium methoxide which is

Re: [biofuel] Technical question - catalysts

2003-05-01 Thread Steve Spence
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 1:46 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Technical question - catalysts paul van den bergen wrote: Can some one direct me to a definitive answer on the transesterification mechanism and in particular the role and nature of the catalyst? Paul, There isn't a true

Re: [biofuel] Technical question - catalysts

2003-05-01 Thread Ken Provost
Paul writes: Can some one direct me to a definitive answer on the transesterification mechanism and in particular the role and nature of the catalyst? See http://jbcs.sbq.org.br/jbcs/1998/vol9_n3/30.pdf for a pretty complete description of both acid- and base-catalyzed mechanisms. -K

Re: [biofuel] Technical question - catalysts

2003-05-01 Thread Keith Addison
Can some one direct me to a definitive answer on the transesterification mechanism and in particular the role and nature of the catalyst? -- Dr Paul van den Bergen Centre for Advanced Internet Architectures caia.swin.edu.au [EMAIL PROTECTED] IM:bulwynkl2002 And some run up hill and down dale,

Re: [biofuel] Technical question - catalysts

2003-05-01 Thread Icarus Solem
On Thu, 1 May 2003, paul van den bergen wrote: Can some one direct me to a definitive answer on the transesterification mechanism and in particular the role and nature of the catalyst? Hello, Here is a good pdf file I found some time ago that covers the base- and acid- catalyzed hydrolysis

[biofuel] Titration Question

2003-04-01 Thread intern99772003
The recipe seems clear on titrating: 10 ml isopropyl alcohol to 1 ml WVO. 1 ml is a VERY small amount. Is it the ratio that is important or is it important to use only those exact amounts? (i.e. if I double the amount but keep the ratio the same and then half the amount added to the batch

Re: [biofuel] Titration Question

2003-04-01 Thread Keith Addison
The recipe seems clear on titrating: 10 ml isopropyl alcohol to 1 ml WVO. 1 ml is a VERY small amount. Is it the ratio that is important or is it important to use only those exact amounts? (i.e. if I double the amount but keep the ratio the same and then half the amount added to the batch of

Re: [biofuel] Titration Question

2003-04-01 Thread Ken Provost
On Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at 09:27 AM, intern99772003 wrote: The recipe seems clear on titrating: 10 ml isopropyl alcohol to 1 ml WVO. 1 ml is a VERY small amount. Is it the ratio that is important or is it important to use only those exact amounts? (i.e. if I double the amount but

[biofuel] newbie question

2003-03-07 Thread Paul Schwartz
This maybe be a newbie sort of question, but is there a site, or FAQ, that dicusses how to convert older diesel car (late 70's Mbz) so it can run biodiesel? Paul [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

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2003-03-07 Thread Keith Addison
This maybe be a newbie sort of question, but is there a site, or FAQ, that dicusses how to convert older diesel car (late 70's Mbz) so it can run biodiesel? Paul Hi Paul, and welcome Just change the rubber/plastic fuel system components. You need Viton parts (or Nitrile or neoprene). Do a

Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears

2003-02-28 Thread Domenick V. Amato
] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears Domenick V. Amato wrote: That's probably one of the most lame answers I have heard in a very long time. I can assure you that the person who was in the SUV does

RE: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears

2003-02-28 Thread Mark Foltarz
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears Greg, Absolutely and I envy you. Being in the signal corps the limit for me was bandwagon truck (wheel in front) and other larger/smaller vehicles with wheels. I started

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2003-02-28 Thread Hakan Falk
field that you can take one out and play. Harley -Original Message- From: Hakan Falk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 2:12 PM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears Greg, Absolutely and I

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2003-02-28 Thread Greg and April
PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 17:52 Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears OK, I'll bite: What the heck is a 62 ton M-1 Abrems? Perry - Original Message - From: Greg and April [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel

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2003-02-28 Thread Keith Addison
, 2003 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears Domenick V. Amato wrote: That's probably one of the most lame answers I have heard in a very long time. I can assure you that the person who was in the SUV does not agree. Railroad trains can kill SUVs

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2003-02-28 Thread harley3
place is 1 hour North of Chicago next to the West side of Interstate 94. Harley -Original Message- From: Mark Foltarz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 12:19 AM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears

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2003-02-28 Thread greg
and they make almost no sound, compaired to the m60. greg m -Original Message- From: Greg and April [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com biofuel@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, February 28, 2003 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears A tank

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2003-02-27 Thread Hakan Falk
: Mark Foltarz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 5:19 AM Subject: RE: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears I believe an SUV is defined by the frame on which it is built. This is essentially a truck frame. Being

Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears

2003-02-27 Thread Darryl McMahon
Domenick V. Amato wrote: That's probably one of the most lame answers I have heard in a very long time. I can assure you that the person who was in the SUV does not agree. Railroad trains can kill SUVs and Yugos can kill pedestrians. Should we ban railroad trains and Yugos or SUVs and

Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears

2003-02-27 Thread Greg and April
- Original Message - From: Hakan Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 01:21 Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears I'm sure that being able to drive a 62 ton M-1 Abrems, qualifies me to drive a 1 1/2 ton SUV

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2003-02-27 Thread Hakan Falk
loved to try or learn to drive a tank -:). Hakan At 10:42 AM 2/27/2003 -0700, you wrote: - Original Message - From: Hakan Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 01:21 Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears I'm

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2003-02-27 Thread Greg and April
figure that a larger vehical that has better mileage is better than trying to resuscitate, the Subaru. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Hakan Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 13:11 Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out

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2003-02-27 Thread Greg and April
1st Cav - Ft Hood. Greg H. - Original Message - From: greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 14:49 Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears where? i was in 3AD Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http

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2003-02-27 Thread Perry Jones
OK, I'll bite: What the heck is a 62 ton M-1 Abrems? Perry - Original Message - From: Greg and April [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears - Original Message

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2003-02-27 Thread greg
where? i was in 3AD -Original Message- From: Greg and April [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com biofuel@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, February 27, 2003 12:45 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears - Original Message - From: Hakan Falk

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2003-02-26 Thread Domenick V. Amato
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 11:19 PM Subject: RE: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears I believe an SUV is defined by the frame on which it is built. This is essentially a truck frame. Being classified as a truck, the SUV also qualifies for a tax deduction

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